Quadbikes and other farm vehicles are the main sources of serious harm and fatalities in agriculture. During discussions in 2022, small unmanned aerial vehicles (‘drones’) were identified as a potential substitute for farm vehicles for some tasks on the farm. A literature review identified no robust evidence that drones did result in farmers using their vehicles less. To address this gap, Ride the Sky was established as a pilot to test if providing drones to farmers would reduce their use of farm vehicles.

This safety alert is a reminder to manage the risks around light utility vehicles on the job.

This safety alert covers the importance of having communication devices on hand when doing work alone.

This report documents a review by an independent expert of the technical decision taken to list the deletion of Clauses 2.3.2.1.2 (b) and (c) from AS/NZS 3000:2018 (including Amendments 1, 2 and 3) in Schedule 2 to the New Zealand Electricity (Safety) Amendment Regulations 2025.

The enforcement decision-making model (EDM) provides a framework that guides inspectors through the thought process to decide on an enforcement response.

This operational agreement seeks to establish a framework for coordination of activities, collaboration, and cooperation between the Parties, particularly in relation to geothermal well construction, maintenance, and abandonment on the Rotorua Geothermal System.

At WorkSafe, we’re committed to leading the way in creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and safe. We want to build a positive and inclusive workplace culture because how people feel at work shapes how they show up every day. As New Zealand’s health and safety regulator, we take that responsibility seriously.

WorkSafe New Zealand has granted an exemption (HS2506) to IXOM Operations Pty Ltd from compliance with regulation 12.16(1)(b) of the Health and Safety at Work (Hazardous Substances) Regulations 2017 to meet the requirements for the secondary containment system capacity for class 5.1.1B substances held in containers in storage bunkers located at 135-147 Waterloo Road, Hornby, Christchurch.

OPCs are insecticides used to control insect pests – they pose significant risk to human health, and many are no longer approved for use. This guide is for persons conducting a business or undertaking (PCBUs) and sets out OPCs’ effects on human health and what you can do to minimise the risk.

These questions are aimed at people working at the senior management level of the business being assessed.

Read the year in review report for 2024/25 and focus for the year ahead. This report includes case studies, data on notifiable incidents, and regulatory insights from our high hazards team.

Regulation 17.92(1) of the Health and Safety at Work (Hazardous Substances) Regulations 2017 (HS Regulations) prescribes the validity period for a
stationary container system compliance certificate.

There’s often uncertainty about how HSWA applies when people access land for recreation. This document clarifies our view, particularly the responsibilities of the PCBU and visitors, and how we’ll manage and respond to concerns.

Check this record for gas cylinder designs approved for use, filling, and testing in New Zealand.

The tank wagon record contains information about tank wagons, transportable containers, and tank wagon fabricators that have been allocated a record number.

The stationary container system design and fabricator record contains information about stationary tanks, process containers, and fabricators that have been allocated a record number and for which additional conditions may have been imposed by WorkSafe.

This form is for the annual notification of sodium fluoroacetate (1080) (Chemical Abstracts Service registry number 62-74-8, HSNO approval number HSR002771) present in a workplace. The report must be provided by 31 March for the preceding calendar year.

This form is for the annual monitoring report of methyl bromide. The form must be submitted by 30 June of the subsequent year. A monitoring report is required when greater than 500kg of methyl bromide is used at the workplace (refer to Regulation 14.37).

We explain what we mean by an 'adventure activity' so operators, the Registrar, and WorkSafe inspectors can determine if an operation is an adventure activity.

This policy outlines what costs we can seek to recover and the principles we apply when deciding whether to seek costs.

This regulatory clarification confirms that hardwood can be used for the feet of chlorine drum cradles.

This policy sets out our approach to investigating work health and safety and energy safety issues. This policy doesn’t cover review of provisional improvement notices, or how we’ll support other agencies’ investigations.

Take action to protect workers from the risks associated with working in extreme outdoor conditions.

This guide has advice on what you need to consider when deciding what first aid equipment and facilities you need at work, and suggests ways to help you organise your first aid kits, facilities, and first aiders.

List of approved asbestos laboratories.

WorkSafe has published its advice to the Minister for Workplace Relations and Safety for the review of the road cone digital hotline pilot on 18 November 2025.

WorkSafe has granted an exemption to Bob’s Gas 2018 Limited from compliance with Regulations 15.13, 15.16 and 15.17 of the Health and Safety at Work (Hazardous Substances) Regulations 2017.

This guidance explains how we consider, decide on, and monitor enforceable undertakings (EUs) under HSWA. This guidance explains what an EU is and its purpose; outlines the EU application process and key decision points; differentiates between pre-charge and post-charge EUs; sets out expectations for EU content and assessment; and describes monitoring, cost recovery, variations, and withdrawals.